Grammar: First Conditional vs. Second Conditional

Grammar: First Conditional vs. Second Conditional

1. 2.- SECOND CONDITIONAL

   • The second condtional expresses unreal situations in the present or future.
   • A second conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an "if" clause and a main clause.
   • If clause Main sentence If + subject + verb in the past simple tense Subject + would + verb If I had a million pounds, I would buy a big yacht.
   • positive If I had more time, I'd travel more. I'd = I would
   • negative I wouldn't refuse if you offered me $10,000. I would be surprised if he didn't come. wouldn't = would not didn't = did not
   • question What would you say if you met the President?

2. 1.- FIRST CONDITIONAL

   • The first conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the FUTURE
   • positive question If you hurry, you'll catch the bus. you'll = you will
     • negative If you walk slowly, you won't catch the bus. won't = will not don't = do not
       • question What will you do if the train is full tomorrow?